Tolu (COTLU)

The terminal is used for handling cement, coal and clinker loadings and plaster discharge. Operations are performed throughout 24 hours. Operations are undertaken at the pier or at anchor.

Tropical.

In the Gulf of Morrosquillo, 100km S of Cartagena.

LOA 200m, draught 9.5m, beam 32.2m.

Outer Anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained off Tolu, at the head of Golfo de Morrosquillo, in designated anchorage "E". When approaching this anchorage care must be taken to avoid an obstruction which lies close W of the anchor berth. Inner Anchorage: A designated anchorage "D" is situated 1.5nm NW of the pier for vessels awaiting a berth, bottom is sandy.

The channel leading to the pier is marked by buoys, but local knowledge is considered essential before an approach is made. Maximum draught in the channel and alongside the berth is 10.3m SW.

BA1277. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1025.

Berthing and unberthing performed 24 hours a day.

Available. Pilot boards at position 09°31.0'N 075°37.5'W.

Use of tugs is compulsory.